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Education & Reference (589 programs)

  1. PROS: An excellent tool for children and beginners. Unlike more complicated physics applications, Phun will not require a great deal of memory.
    CONS: Some of the controls might be a bit too basic. The graphics are not nearly as detailed as premium physics-based sandboxes.
  2. PROS: An icon will automatically be placed within the homepage toolbar. This program only requires 2.8 megabytes of free hard drive space.
    CONS: Only news stories provided by Google can be accessed. There are free applications which perform virtually the same task.
  3. PROS: -Start off with 30 dinosaurs free. -Audio pronunciation of dinosaur names will save you the embarrassment of attempting the hardest ones yourself!.
    CONS: -The full range of 211 available dinosaurs requires you to upgrade. -With so much other dinosaur-related media and learning resources available today, is another really necessary?.
  4. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Ability to set study goals. Keeps track of all incoming work. Displays grades for the semester. Special homework calendar.
    CONS: Heavy emphasis on in-app purchases. Need to create an account. Can take time to learn. The interface is a little dull.
  5. License
    Paid Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Plenty of fonts, emojis and effects. Easy to pick up and use.
    CONS: Lack of frame options compared to Comic Life. Some functions are not well explained by the UI.
  6. License
    Paid Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Supports seven different languages. Offers translation between languages.
    CONS: Requires an internet connection. Only compatible with iOS.
  7. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Simple and intuitive. Various word categories.
    CONS: Not for learners with advanced requirements. May not help with spoken Arabic.
  8. License
    Paid Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Easy to use. Huge number of flashcards. Possible to select the grade. Compatible with a wide range of devices.
    CONS: Tends to quit unexpectedly. Freezes from time to time. English translation not always available. No English pronunciation guideline.
  9. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Large number of audio books. Ideal for dyslexic students. No reading required. Special note taking feature.
    CONS: Cannot turn off notification sounds. Not all subjects covered. Updates are in frequent. The format is rather dull.
  10. License
    Paid Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Features more than 100 articles on Saturn. Has over 500 images relating to the planet.
    CONS: Certain features are only compatible with larger screens. Some may find the Star Trek-inspired interface annoying.
  11. License
    Paid Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Compatible with a wide range of book formats. Packed with useful features.
    CONS: Converting comics takes time. Only compatible with iOS.
  12. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Comes with excellent Russian audio. Special quizzes and flash cards.
    CONS: The interface is rather dull. Emphasis on in-app purchases.
  13. PROS: Video tutorials with screen grabs. Also teaches about Mac Finder and Safari.
    CONS: No interactivity within the app. A lag exists between selecting and a video appearing.
  14. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Packed with useful features. Free to download and use.
    CONS: The interface is very dull. Can take time to get to grips with it.
  15. PROS: There is no charge to install this bundle. Only 23.4 megabytes of free memory space is required.
    CONS: Thai Dictionary Pro is not as comprehensive as some other paid programs. No mobile version of this software is available.
  16. PROS: A greater degree of freedom when designing flow charts. A one-week free trial is available.
    CONS: Users will be presented with in-app purchases. There is no variant offered for tablets or mobile phones.
  17. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Extremely easy to use. A large footprint library.
    CONS: No terminal block connectors. Could be a bit more intuitive.
  18. PROS: This application provides a staggering number of chord variants. A drop-and-drag feature is useful when creating an original composition.
    CONS: It is not possible to drag MIDI chord files. The audio representations of the chords are not as realistic as similar software applications.
  19. License
    Trial version Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Packed with useful features. easy to share information.
    CONS: Only compatible with Mac. The interface is rather dull.
  20. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Handles highly complex calculations. Well defined lots and graphs.
    CONS: Doesn't offer many instructions for beginners.

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